Advocacy ad takes aim at Obama hype
The latest advocacy group ad in the presidential race jumps on the growing sense in some quarters that Democrat Barack Obama is getting a little full of himself -- and the continuing critique that Obama is the beneficiary of a infatuated press.
The spot by Citizens United has Obama declaring, "We are the change that we seek," then shows a series of commentators criticizing the hype surrounding him.
Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell says: "It is only when you begin to peel back the layers that you begin to see a disturbing pattern."
MSNBC commentator Tucker Carlson adds: "Well, the press loves Obama. I mean, not just love, but an early teenage crush."
Political strategist Dick Morris chimes in: "He is representative of the ultimate left of the Democratic party. Vast increases in taxes."
Conservative Joe Watkins says: "Big government doesn't help people. And it certainly hasn't helped the people in my congregation."
The ad ends with Obama saying: "We are the ones we've been waiting for."
The group, though, may be speaking to the choir with its ad, which promotes an upcoming anti-Obama documentary, by airing it on Fox News Channel.
Commentators, including Globe columnist Joan Vennochi, have remarked on signs of presumptuousness by the presumptive Democratic nominee, including his decision to accept the nomination in a huge football stadium in Denver, rather than the typical convention hall.
Republicans are highlighting any perceived hint of arrogance. This morning, the Republican National Committee sent out a report by the Politico website about an exchange between reporters and an Obama adviser about Obama’s speech Thursday in Berlin that is expected to draw a crowd of thousands.
“It is not going to be a political speech,” said a senior foreign policy adviser, who spoke to reporters on background, Politico reported. “When the president of the United States goes and gives a speech, it is not a political speech or a political rally."
“But he is not president of the United States,” a reporter reminded the adviser.
What a joke! What a fiasco the DNC produced! Obama is going to be the biggest media flop! Media bosses take note - it's time to consider rolling some heads. Your hires are not doing their jobs. Your hires are infatuated teens. Voters (at least most voters) are clear-headed. We want real coverage, we want to see the real candidates in their own words, not screened or staged by the media.
It is as if fairy dust has been spread all over this nation and most people are in a trance. Obama is wearing no clothes! His speeches say nothing Wake up America. Our enemies are endorsing him!!!!!! HELP!
When I listen to Obama speak I know there must be a point he is trying to make or an issue with a solution somewhere in all that chatter. Usually I have no idea what he is saying.
But never mind----his staff and surrogates will explain what he meant.
His campaign uses memorable slogans like "Change we can Hope in." Or was it "Hope we can change in." Maybe it was "Yes we can believe we can change hope."
But never mine, he is Obama and no one expects him to make any sense.
Alleluia, he is Risen !!!!!!
Alleulia !!
What a laugh! The republican's chose a candidate that just happens to be an feeble, senile old man who barely has a pulse. The democrats chose someone young, vibrant who is already making a more positive mark on the Middle East than Bush was every able to accomplish.
The republicans are running scared. I've never seen them more envious, vindictive and crazy. They no this won't be a close election which means they can't steal it. They can't say ANYTHING positive about McCain so they have to trash Obama. There a bunch of whiney, sniveling little babies.
How in the world can so many people believe that Obama has a clue of what it takes to be a leader? If the media would take a good hard look at the "Love Fest" they are having with Obama they would be ashamed of themselves. Not one of the network zombies has the intergrity to ask questions that really matter. The networks have been doing one fantastic job of brainwashing the general public. Obama should have the guts to face McCain in an open debate without a teleprompter or prepared questions and provided answers. Wake up America.
Bill, you are exactly right. Republicans are running scared! People like the BAO, Laura, Eileen, and Bruce, continue to ignore Obama's enormous intelligence, wisdom, courage, strength and leadership capacities. He is vastly more intelligent, wiser, and charismatic than President George W. Bush and Senator John McCain.
Indeed, his gifts are obvious, but, of course, not messianic, Eileen. You see them, but, instead, you insist on ignoring them. Yet neither people like you who oppose Obama nor the people who strongly support Obama are blind. However, his supporters rejoice in light of his gifts, whereas his opponents lament his gifts. Why? If you like his politics, you praise his gifts; if you dislike his politics, you disparage his gifts.
So to all the haters, be honest and dislike his politics, but do recognize his gifts, for they will enable him to become the next, great President of the United States!
It amazes me that rational, intelligent people could even consider voting for McCain. After 8 years of republican bumbling that's squandered our nations credibility at home and abroad this nation needs a change. Both real and symbolic.
To all those people who question Barack's ability to lead, all I can say is look at the response he generates from people at home and abroad. His charisma and ideas draw people to him - the very foundation of what it takes to be a great leader. But more than that, he has the ideas we need to take this country forward. Ideas that are laid out in perfect English on his website, for anyone who isn't too lazy to explore beyond the sound bytes can see.
Obama is certainly a talented politician, but he is a rookie who has not accomplished anything in his career except get elected. The problem is everyone in the media is just like him - limosine liberals - "do as I say, not as I do - the people who actually produce things won't mind it if we tax them to hell". So they love him. Having all 3 network anchors go on this trip with him was the clearest sign yet that they are in his camp. So much for a balanced media - not that we ever thought we had it.
Bill & Leon Keep drinking your kool-aid...If you were chickens you would vote for Col. Sanders too...
To those who praise Obama's "gifts" and "leadership capabilities," please name ONE major legislative accomplishment that Obama has achieved in his 6 years in the US Senate!! There's none. NONE -- in six years. This is a guy who chairs the sub committee on foreign affairs re: Europe and Afghanistan and held not a single hearing on Afghanistan in the past couple of years. None. This is a guy who vexingly refuses to acknowledge that the troop surge in Iraq worked, but with the temptation to appear more hawkish, has suggested the same in Afghanistan.
His foreign policy experience comes from a weeklong trip overseas. How pathetic can it get? One's ability to charm foreigners makes one a good potential ambassador, not a president and commander in chief.
It's one thing to be anti-Bush, and McCain is no Bush, as anyone awake enough to follow the news should know, its another to shove in a political naivette who keeps mincing words to constantly change the reasons on why he was not wrong on one issue after another.
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